in this case, william hollis, commander of the british army at this point is taking his troops to philadelphia, rather than providing support to john burgoyne in north albany. this letter from henry clinton is informing of this unfortunate circumstance and that he is unable to provide any additional resources from the letter without the mask. he says, you will have heard dear sir and out not long before this reissue that sir william howe and the rebels imagine he's gone he stood by the stand. however, he still chesapeake baby surprise and terror. once the mask is placed over the manuscript, the letter reiterates a similar sentiment, but also provides henry clinton's thoughts on the matter. sir william howe is going to chesapeake day with the greatest part of the army. here he has landed, but i'm not certain. left to command here with two small force to make ineffectual diversion in your favor. i shall try something at any rate. it may be of use to you. i ought to use your william smith at this time has been the worst he could have taken. also within clinton's papers is this letter by charles c